Antequera

Antequera

Antequera is an inland tourist destination in the province of Malaga, located in the heart of Andalusia. Named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, thanks to the Dolmens Site, with a great wealth of heritage, which reflects its historical past.

The dolmens of Menga, Viera and El Romeral belong to the Bronze Age, while the Roman legacy is shown through innumerable archaeological remains, whose maximum representation is El Efebo. The remains of the old Alcazaba are preserved from the Arab period, highlighting its Torre del Homenaje.

The period between the 16th and 18th centuries brought the arrival of numerous religious orders, turning it into the “city of churches“. The Royal Collegiate Church of Santa María la Mayor, the first Renaissance church in Andalusia, dates from this period.

The 17th and 18th centuries gave way to the Baroque, decorating the new temples with curly plasterwork and spectacular altarpieces, such as the one in the Iglesia del Carmen. Also, the appearance of a popular architecture of high value takes place, with palaces and mansions of great beauty.

All this abundance of resources and their value make Antequera a perfect city to enjoy a visit.

Admission to the Smart Tourism Destinations Programme Start of the diagnostic process and action plan of the Antequera Smart Tourism Destination on July 22, 2022 and completion on June 5, 2023.
Outstanding initiatives

 
  • Firm commitment to family and accessible tourism.
  • Implementation of the Integral System of Tourist Quality in Destinations, within the Caminito del Rey Destination.
  • Update of the municipal tourism website. https://turismo.antequera.es/
  • Design in braille of the tourist map of the city.
  • Promotion of the Antequera Dolmens Site, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Implementation in the City Museum of an App with Augmented Reality and a hearing accessibility system.
  • Preparation of the Comprehensive Plan for signage and intelligent tourist information in Antequera.
  • Promotion of sports tourism and congresses.

Technical data

VAT number: P2901500E
Address: Infante Don Fernando, Nº 70
Postal code: 29200
Telephone:  952 70 81 00
Region: Andalucía
Province: Málaga
Population: Antequera
Country: España
Local entity type: Ayuntamiento
Date of membership: 13/10/2021
Diagnosis: Sí
Diagnosis date: 06/02/2023
Destination Type: Rural de interior
Population: 41,184
Area (km²): 749.03
Density (inhab/km²): 55.82
Level in the Network: Nivel 3

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